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1978 Map of Carrabelle

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Carrabelle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Tates Hell Swamp and the dense woodlands of the Apalachicola National Forest dominate the interior of this coastal Florida survey. The landscape is defined by the complex hydrological network where the Apalachicola River, New River, and Ochlockonee River meet the sea. Coastal settlements like Carrabelle and Apalachicola serve as anchors for the local economy, connected by the Intracoastal Waterway and the John Gorrie Memorial Bridge.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of smaller communities such as Lanark, McIntyre, and Buck Siding along the rail and road corridors. The map provides a clear look at the barrier island geography, including the elongated reaches of St George Island and Dog Island, protecting St George Sound. Significant landmarks such as the Carrabelle Lighthouse and the site of Fort Gadsden highlight the strategic and maritime history of the Franklin County shoreline.